The IGTP is looking for a Research Assistant for the Community Health Unit inside the European project titled “Understanding and preventing the impact of endocrine disruptors on the hypothalamus-pituitary axis in sensitive populations” (HYPIEND, proposal number 101137440) granted in the call for proposals HORIZON-HLTH-2023-ENVHLTH-02 (Environment and health (Single stage - 2023). The tasks related to the offered position are linked to the final phase of the interventional studies included in the project.
2026_142_RESEARCH ASSISTANT
BADALONA
Part-time
Permanent employee
JOB DESCRIPTION
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Data Collection & Analysis:
- Surveys, experiments, fieldwork, or interviews for data collection.
- Statistical software like SPSS, R, Python, or STATA for data analysis.
- Qualitative analysis tools like NVivo or ATLAS.ti
Draft reports, papers, and summaries of findings. An RA may be responsible for helping to write sections of research papers or grant proposals.
- Presenting data and research findings to research teams or other stakeholders.
- Follow protocols precisely, record data accurately, and identify inconsistencies or issues in data collection.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Required level of education.
- Higher level training cycle in clinical and biomedical laboratory
- Relevant coursework: strong academic background
- Subject-Specific Knowledge: Familiarity with key theories, methodologies, and concepts related to the research project is crucial.
Technical Skills:
- Knowledge of tools for gathering and analysing data.
- Lab Skills: Hands-on experience with lab equipment, conducting experiments, and recording data.
- Computer skills: Proficiency in office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace) and more specialized tools, depending on the research area.
- Professional background in clinical settings
- Experience in fundraising would be an asset.
- Interpersonal skills and experience in presenting;
- Time management
- Ethical Awareness and compliance
- Problem solving.
- Project management and coordination experience.
- Negotiation skills.
- Capacity to collect and organize information efficiently.
- Good communication skills.
- Team-working skills.
- Computer skills.
- Experience in analyzing data and good knowledge of Stata and/or R.
- An excellent command of written and spoken English.
- Knowledge of Spanish and Catalan would be an asset.
- Commitment to service.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Indefinite contract (Science law 2011/14 - Indefinido por actividades científico-técnicas)
- Part-time contract
- Start date: November 2026
- Gross annual remuneration inherent to the square objected to this call, will be fixed based on the experience provided and the skills of the candidate, distributed in 12 payments.
- Flexible payment (childminding vouchers).
- 23 days holiday and 5 days for personal matters.
- Training capsules by the company.
- Be part of an excellent multidisciplinary research centre with the HRS4R badge.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
HOW TO APPLY
Interested persons must attach to the application:
- Motivation letter explaining their interest in the position.
- Updated CV.
- Contact of 2-3 references.
- Curricular evaluation: analysis of the curriculum vitae to assess aspects related to training, professional career and experience in positions related to the job position under selection.
- Personal interview: once the résumé has been evaluated, the selected candidates will be called for a personal interview to verify and expand on the information detailed in the résumé and to evaluate aspects related to experience and professional skills.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
The call for applications will close on November 15th
About us
The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) is a public research centre located in Badalona. Its main objective is to increase scientific knowledge in order to transform it into solutions to improve the health and medical care of patients and the community.
The Institute is associated with one of the major university hospitals in the Barcelona area, the Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital, and is part of the Can Ruti biomedical campus. IGTP is a CERCA centre and is also accredited as a centre of excellence by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) and is in charge of coordinating the management and scientific strategy of the campus, working in close collaboration with the other centres.
The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute carries out research within 9 areas:
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases
- Community Health
- Diseases of the Liver and Digestive Tract
- Endocrine and Diseases of the Metabolism, Bones and Kidneys
- Immunology and Inflammation
- Infectious Diseases
- Neuroscience
- Science of Behaviour and Substance Abuse
The following video is a bird's eye view of Campus Can Ruti a top-tier translational research environment in the Barcelona area, in a very stimulating scientific environment. The IGTP offers a supportive, friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.
The IGTP, in its commitment to equal opportunities, guarantees equal treatment between candidates and persons with a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33 per 100, as accredited by the Spanish Autonomous Regions or the State Administration, or who have been declared to have a total permanent disability in a different profession through a resolution of the National Institute of Social Security, while retaining functional capacity for the completion of the tasks of the post will be positively considered.